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Louisiana Pickled Shrimp

Louisiana Pickled Shrimp: A Tangy Taste of Southern Charm

Experience the zesty flavors of Louisiana Pickled Shrimp, a simple yet impressive appetizer.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Marinating Time 1 day
Total Time 1 day 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Southern
Calories: 200

Ingredients
  

For the Shrimp
  • 1 pound Large Gulf Shrimp Cooked, peeled & deveined
For the Marinade
  • 2 Lemons One sliced, one juiced and zested
  • 1 small Sweet Vidalia Onion Sliced thinly
  • cup Olive Oil
  • cup White Wine Vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Creole Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Minced Garlic
  • 1 teaspoon Granulated Sugar
  • ½ teaspoon Mustard Seeds
  • ½ teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes Adjust based on spice preference
  • ½ teaspoon Dried Parsley
  • 4 Bay Leaves
  • 1 splash Worcestershire Sauce

Equipment

  • measuring cup
  • canning jars
  • Whisk
  • knife

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Begin by preparing your ingredients for the Louisiana Pickled Shrimp. Slice one lemon thinly, zest the second lemon, then juice it.
  2. In a large measuring cup, combine olive oil, white wine vinegar, fresh lemon juice with zest, Creole seasoning, salt, minced garlic, sugar, mustard seeds, red pepper flakes, Worcestershire sauce, and dried parsley.
  3. Prepare two wide-mouth canning jars for layering. Start by placing thin slices of onion and lemon at the bottom. Layer cooked shrimp and distribute bay leaves.
  4. Carefully pour the marinade over the layered shrimp, ensuring they are submerged. Use a spoon to press down any floating shrimp.
  5. Tightly seal the jars with their lids and turn them over several times to mix the marinade.
  6. Place the jars in the refrigerator. Allow to marinate for at least 24 hours, turning them periodically.
  7. Once marinated, serve Louisiana Pickled Shrimp garnished with extra lemon and onion slices. Provide toasted baguette slices on the side.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 25gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 300mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, use fresh ingredients and allow at least 24 hours for marination to enhance flavors.

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